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According to the document, Paul Houston's article discusses the major challenges facing 21st century superintendents and how they can be addressed. It notes that superintendents should meet challenges by focusing on certain actions. The article also explores what it means for the superintendency to be considered a "calling" and the behaviors associated with those who view their work as such. The document outlines discussion topics and groups for analyzing Houston's perspectives on superintendent challenges and responses.

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FOR DISCUSSION TUESDAYPaul Houston¡¯s ¡°Superintendents for the 21st Century¡±
According to Houston, what are the major challenges for a 21st century superintendent? What does Houston say superintendents should do to meet those challenges? When he says the superintendency is a ¡°calling,¡± what does he mean? What characterizes the behavior of one who identifies his/her job as a ¡°calling?¡± FOR DISCUSSION, PLEASE THINK ABOUT:
¡°21st C¡± DISCUSSION GROUPS GROUP 1GROUP 2Kevin Acuff Carrie Adrian Vance Wing Jill Smith Krestin Bahr Monique Beane Barb Rupert Robert Roettger Glenn Green Ryan Foster GROUP 3 GROUP 4 Jennifer Bethman Shaun Carey Kenn Robinson Chris Chelin Cherie Patte Doug Christensen Dan Murray Wendy London GROUP 5 GROUP 6 Laura Christian Debra Clemens Michelle Ledbetter Sally Lancaster Karen Cloninger Jeff Cravy Gerald Denman Robin Earl Tim Enfield
TABLES 1 ¨C 3 What are the major challenges Houston cites? Do you see and/or experience those challenges in your work? TABLES 4 ¨C 6 In response to those challenges, what does Houston say superintendents should do? GROUP DISCUSSION
ALL What makes the superintendency a ¡°calling¡±? What is the behavior of someone pursuing a calling?
MAKING PERSONAL MEANINGWhat in this discussion is a new thought or new level of emphasis for you? What ideas in this discussion may lead you to new action?

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Houston Discuss Guide

  • 1. FOR DISCUSSION TUESDAYPaul Houston¡¯s ¡°Superintendents for the 21st Century¡±
  • 2. According to Houston, what are the major challenges for a 21st century superintendent? What does Houston say superintendents should do to meet those challenges? When he says the superintendency is a ¡°calling,¡± what does he mean? What characterizes the behavior of one who identifies his/her job as a ¡°calling?¡± FOR DISCUSSION, PLEASE THINK ABOUT:
  • 3. ¡°21st C¡± DISCUSSION GROUPS GROUP 1GROUP 2Kevin Acuff Carrie Adrian Vance Wing Jill Smith Krestin Bahr Monique Beane Barb Rupert Robert Roettger Glenn Green Ryan Foster GROUP 3 GROUP 4 Jennifer Bethman Shaun Carey Kenn Robinson Chris Chelin Cherie Patte Doug Christensen Dan Murray Wendy London GROUP 5 GROUP 6 Laura Christian Debra Clemens Michelle Ledbetter Sally Lancaster Karen Cloninger Jeff Cravy Gerald Denman Robin Earl Tim Enfield
  • 4. TABLES 1 ¨C 3 What are the major challenges Houston cites? Do you see and/or experience those challenges in your work? TABLES 4 ¨C 6 In response to those challenges, what does Houston say superintendents should do? GROUP DISCUSSION
  • 5. ALL What makes the superintendency a ¡°calling¡±? What is the behavior of someone pursuing a calling?
  • 6. MAKING PERSONAL MEANINGWhat in this discussion is a new thought or new level of emphasis for you? What ideas in this discussion may lead you to new action?